Hooker BlackHeart LS/LT Swap Engine Mount Bracket Kit Chevy C10/C20 73-87
Highlights
- LS & LT Swap Ready
- Modular Upgrade Design
- Replaces Frame Stands
- Welded Steel Build
Hooker BlackHeart Premium LS and LT Swap Engine Mount Bracket Kit for 1973-1987 Chevy C10s and C20s.
Bring modern LS or Gen-V LT performance to your 1973-1987 C10 platform with Hooker’s BlackHeart premium swap engine mount brackets (BHS540). Purpose-built for 2WD Chevy and GMC trucks, these application-specific mounts eliminate the compromises of universal swap plates.
Features and Benefits:
- Fits 1973-1987 Chevy/ GMC C10, C15, C20
- Supports GM LS and Gen-V LT engines
- Modular design for future LS to LT upgrades
- Replaces factory frame stands
- Optimized engine and driveline placement
- Compatible with select Hooker transmission crossmembers
- Works with Hooker cast exhaust manifolds
- Allows low mount A/C and truck accessory drives
- Welded steel construction
- Durable black corrosion resistant finish
Engineered as part of Hooker’s modular swap system, these brackets support both GM LS and Gen-V LT engines using the same core mounting structure. For future engine upgrades, just swap the clamshells while retaining the brackets, hardware, polyurethane inserts, and compatible transmission crossmember. This flexibility makes them ideal for evolving street and performance builds. Constructed from welded steel and finished in a durable corrosion resistant black coating, these mounts replace the factory frame stands and provide a strong yet lightweight foundation.
Vehicle Fitment:
- 1973-1987 Chevy/GMC C10, C15, C20
- 1973-1982 Blazer/Jimmy 2WD
Additional Notes:
- Compatible transmission crossmembers:
BHS548 (4L60E / 4L65E / 4L70E / 4L75E / 6L80) (CJ Part Number: TCU9)
BHS549 (4L80E / 4L85E) (CJ Part Number: TCU10)
BHS550 (T56 / T56 Magnum) (CJ Part Number: TCU11)
- Compatible oil pans: LS 302-2 (CJ Part Number: HL3002), 302-3 (CJ Part Number: HL3023), LT 302-20 (CJ Part Number: HL30220)
- Designed for use with Hooker BlackHeart engine mount clamshells:
LS clamshells: 71221018HKR (CJ Part Number: MMK32)
LT clamshells: 71221019HKR (CJ Part Number: MMK33)
Through bolts: 71223015HKR (CJ Part Number: MMBK22)
Poly inserts:
71221016HKR (Black) (CJ Part Number: MMK30)
or
71221017HKR (Red) (CJ Part Number: MMK31)
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